Everton transfer news: Niels Nkounkou makes move, Ellis Simms loan claim (2023)

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That's all for us for today.

We'll be back tomorrow morning to look ahead to the Southampton game and assess the latest Everton transfer rumours.

Blues assist to beat Saints

Chris Sutton helped Everton beat Southampton in what was a crucial game in the context of the season on Saturday afternoon.

Nathan Jones' side come into this game with an impressive Carabao Cup win over Manchester City, but Sutton sees the Blues take all three points on the occasion.

writing on hisBBC sports column, he said:

Everton also recently achieved an impressive result against City, a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium on New Year's Eve, but lost heavily in their next home game against Brighton after falling apart in the second half.

I keep saying they will win Goodison without getting the required results like they did last season and sooner or later I will abandon them.

For now though, I will continue to support them, but this is the last time I will if they lose."

Scenes from Goodison Park

Everton supporters have made their sentiments clear on the board and the current position the club is in, as evidenced by the banners displayed outside Goodison Park tonight.

Frank Lampard's team returns to the Premier League tomorrow afternoon against Southampton with the 'All Together Now' campaignplan a sit-inafter the final whistle. The Supporters Groups Coalition would like Farhad Moshiri to acknowledge his concerns about the management of the club and outline a number of changes they would like to make.

Images from outside Goodison Park tonight with banners protesting Everton's hierarchy and ownership

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— (@EvertonNewsFeed)13 January 2023

Verdict on Ellis Simms

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is open to the idea of ​​Ellis Simms returning to the club on loan during the January transfer window.

The Blues, who were called up by Everton on New Year's Eve, ended a winning run for the striker, who had scored seven goals in 17 league appearances for the Black Cats.

Frank Lampard is actively looking for a new striker in January to bolster his attacking options and Mowbray has not ruled out a return to Wearside for Simms.

“Either they keep it or come back here. They could sign a £50m centre-forward and then they have Calvert-Lewin and a few other options to play early on. It depends on what Frank (Lampard) is really thinking," said the Sunderland manager.

"It's his decision, not ours, but what we know is that if the phone rings and they let him out again, he can come here and by then maybe we've signed a young striker, let's wait and see."

"When he arrives there is no integration into the club, he knows the players, the coach, the club. If that option is there for us, we will consider it. But we cannot stay still." and I hope that happens. We have to keep moving and try to get a striker if we can."

Lampard shares Iwobi's new injury schedule and provides update on Dele Everton's return

Everton manager Frank Lampard has shared updates on the fitness of Alex Iwobi and Dominic Calvert-Lewin ahead of their home game against Southampton, revealing that their Nigerian international midfielder could be fighting for a shock comeback. Everton announced last Sunday that Iwobi would spend three weeks on the touchline after being stretchered in a 3-1 FA Cup loss to Manchester United, but said in their pre-match press conference before Santos Lampard's visit: "It's a minor injury than we thought. We'll see tomorrow morning if he's ready to play tomorrow."

Lampard, who confirmed that James Garner should return next month, also had positive news about Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who started on the bench at Old Trafford due to fatigue, but declined to give details about Andros Townsend, who has suffered since his death. previous of a previous cruciate ligament, he missed on March 20 last year against his former club Crystal Palace after suffering a ligament injury. He said: "Dominic has had a good week. We played three games in six days when we went to Manchester United so we had to be careful with this one.

Chris Beesley has more,here.

Nkounkou se va cedi al Saint-Etienne

Everton full-back Niels Nkounkou is reportedly set to sign for Saint-Etienne after agreeing to end his loan spell at Cardiff City early.

The 22-year-old joined the Bluebirds on a season-long loan deal in August.and was willing to remain at the Championship Club for the remainder of the season, but that deal has now been claimed to have been "withdrawn" as a new move nears.

Parisian reporter Benjamin Quarezhas stated that Nkounkou should "arrive" in France tonight to complete a temporary move to the relegation-battling Ligue 2 side.

Blow for the former Everton loanee

The Dutchman spent the second half of last season at Goodison Park.

Before his injury, he returned to the Manchester United first team.

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"This is a great game for Everton"

Bacary Sagna intervened in Everton's grudge game against Southampton this weekend.

The Blues host the Saints trying to get in and out of the bottom three. Nathan Jones's side are unbeaten in their last two FA Cup games after winning at Crystal Palace before beating Manchester City to secure their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. They are currently at the bottom of the table.

sagna customsMr. Ping:

Of course, this is a massive game for Everton. They are having a difficult season and when you see the teams behind them in the table, like Wolves, they know they have to start winning games. Southampton have always been a very good team, but it looks like they are going to fall this season.

For Frank Lampard and Everton, this is a game they absolutely must win because they haven't won a game in a long time. They need to get out of the negative cycle they are in and if they win this game they can slowly start to regain some confidence.

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Everton manager Frank Lampard will address the media in just under an hour and a half this afternoon at 1.30pm.

Reports: Everton have 'rejected an offer' for Dango Ouattara

Everton reportedly turned down a £17.7m offer for Dango Ouattarasoccer insider information.

Bournemouth are said to be in pole position to sign the Burkina Faso international and "ready" to make an improved offer to Lorient.

The 20-year-old has been eyed by the Blues, Cherries, Crystal Palace and Leicester.

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Rangers receive a warning from Tom Davies

Scottish football expert Simon Ferry has warned Rangers against signing Tom Davies.

The midfielder has fallen down the Blues pecking order and could leave Goodison Park in the not too distant future. He has recently been linked with a move to the Rangers.

But Gers boss Michael Beale has been urged to sign more attack-oriented players. He saidsport grosvenor

Tom Davies is fine for me. He's good at it and good at the simple stuff, but the Rangers have had enough of those kinds of players. He is very similar to John Lundstram and Ryan Jack.

Rangers need more attacking midfielders and I don't see Tom Davies as the right person to do it. He doesn't score enough goals or give enough assists.

Tom Davies is not a necessity for Rangers and I can imagine he has a fortune at Everton so I imagine he would come with quite a big salary.

Five players "could" leave Goodison Park

Michael Keane is one of five names Everton could sell to raise money for transfers.

A report from thedaily mailnames Abdoulaye Doucoure, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, Yerry Mina and Jean-Philippe Gbamin among those who could go.

The Blues are considering a loan move for Anthony Elanga, they say, as well as an approach for Atletico Madrid defender Felipe, but finances at Goodison Park are said to be tight.

However, Frank Lampard said last week:

"We have a spending budget, but as I mentioned, we could also look at loans," the Everton boss said when asked about the transfers on Thursday afternoon.

"We have to look at what we can bring, a player who influences us now because that's what we want and need.

“But also not signing players who will become our players, who are not the right players for Everton and our team. It's a process we need to go through to make sure we don't make these mistakes.

"That doesn't make it easy because it's not a huge market right now, especially at the top end of the field, which is the hardest part to find people to come in and deliver." But we have to find the best way to do it.”

Wolves "on pole" to sign Felipe

Following up on Everton's supposed interest in defender Felipe from Atlético de Madrid.

Reports suggest that Wolves are still in the top position to sign him while negotiations continue.

"It's true, Everton is entering the race for Felipe Monteiro, who will end his contract with Atlético in June. The wolves are still on pole and negotiating with the rojiblancos", says Matte Moretto.

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Everton are now looking for reinforcements in the defense zone.

Fan council resignations

Important news last night when three members of Everton's Fans' Advisory Board/Fan Forum tendered their resignations.

The decision was made amid mounting frustration among the Blues and came hours after owner Farhad Moshiri appeared on talkSPORT to discuss his views following his open letter to fans.

Everton will host Southampton tomorrow when the 18th meets the 20th.

Everton 'interested' in Danish goalkeeper

Everton are said to be monitoring Brondby goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

However, the Blues are reportedly facing competition from Premier League clubs, namely Bournemouth and Fulham.

The 22-year-old also attracted interest from Europe, as PSV and Napoli sent scouts.

AfterExtra-Magazine, Everton are among the three English clubs 'interested' in the Danish.

Everton could take a beating to sign Danjuma

Everton's chances of signing Arnaut Danjuma have been affected as Bournemouth are confident they can return him on loan.

The price hit Danny Ings

Aston Villa have reportedly set the price for Danny Ings at £20m.

The Blues have been linked with a move to the former Southampton goalscorer as they look to add attacking reinforcements in January.

Everton sit 18th in the Premier League with Neal Maupay and Dominic Calvert-Lewin their few options at the top; the latter has struggled to regain his full fitness this season after recurring injuries.

West Ham are also said to be on the lookout for the striker.

Afterdean jonesUnai Emery's team wants to make money from English and earn a high transfer fee.

Weah 'sought' by Everton

Everton are said to be one of several Premier League players chasing after US international Timothy Weah.

The son of soccer icon George proved his skills at the World Cup and becomes the latest attacker linked with a move to Goodison Park, this time fromThe team.

Weah currently plays for Lille, but if the Blues take an interest in the 22-year-old, they will face competition from Brighton, Fulham and Seville.

Frank Lampara

We'll hear from Frank Lampard later in the morning as he talks about all things Southampton. Tomorrow is a big game for Everton and everyone knows it.

Southampton are bottom of the table but a win will put them level on points with Everton. The Saints beat Man City 2-0 in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night in a fantastic performance.

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